Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Whether you are a student who recently earned a bachelor's degree or someone seeking a career change, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is your vehicle to becoming a fully certified educator. The latest in education theory, technology, teaching strategies, and significant field-based experiences form the cornerstones of the MAT program.
MAT Highlights:
- The program you select may be accelerated.
- Early field experience provides opportunities to:
- Visit schools and classrooms
- Observe students and teacher
- Teach individual, small or large groups of students under the direction of a master teacher
- Available programs include certification in:
- Early Childhood (P-3) and Elementary Education (K-6)
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Elementary Education (K-6) and Middle School Specialization (5-8)
- Secondary Subject-Specific in English, mathematics, science, social studies (9-12)
- Kindergarten through twelfth grade in art, Chinese, health and physical education, music, and Spanish (K-12)
- Endorsements may be added to any of the initial programs in:
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD)
Contact:
If you would like to move into the classroom as quickly as possible and devote yourself full time to the experience of learning and teaching, please contact Sarah Moore at smoore@monmouth.edu or at 732-263-5689 for the most current information regarding the MAT.
Requirements:
- Must have a bachelor's degree and completion of all appropriate content course work for the area of endorsement
- 2.75 overall GPA and 3.0 GPA in undergraduate major.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Personal statement that describes your preparation for study in the program and personal objectives for graduate study
- Passing score on the appropriate Praxis II test.
- Must attend mandatory orientation prior to the start of classes.